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Teen dies after beating at party

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. --- Douglas County authorities have arrested three people and are seeking a fourth suspect in the fatal beating of a teenager during a house party.

Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller says 19-year-old Horace Damon Coleman, 18-year-old Emanuel Benjamin Boykins and 18-year-old Quantez Devonta Mallory are charged with murder in the death of an 18-year-old early Sunday morning. The victim's name has not yet been released.

Authorities say multiple attackers beat the 18-year-old during a fight at the house party. Nearly 60 of the partygoers were taken to the sheriff's department for questioning.

Sheriff's deputies say the homeowners were home during the party but will not be charged in the killing. Miller said there were no signs of drugs or alcohol at the party.